Fresh protests in Sudan call for ouster of al-Bashir

February 12, 2019

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir addresses supporters at a rally in Khartoum, Sudan. On Tuesday, Feb 12, 2019, hundreds of demonstrators are gathering in different Sudanese cities, protesting against autocratic al-Bashir. The demonstrations, were called by the Sudanese Professionals Association, an umbrella of independent professional unions. Video footage shows demonstrators gathering at intersections chanting "just fall," and calling for a "people's revolution." (AP Photo/Mahmoud Hjaj, File)

CAIRO (AP) — Hundreds of demonstrators are gathering in different Sudanese cities, protesting against autocratic President Omar al-Bashir.

Tuesday’s demonstrations were called by the Sudanese Professionals Association, an umbrella of independent professional unions.